Amended late night service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 14 December 2026 to Thursday 17 December 2026
Train operators affected
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
Between Manchester Piccadilly / Crewe / Chester and Cardiff Central and also between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
Description
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton to Cwmbran earlier and divert via East Usk - arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later
21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town will not call at Newport. Rail replacement buses will depart Newport calling all stops To Ebbw Vale Town
22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart earlier at 22:06. This Service will also depart all stops between Cardiff Central and Hereford earlier
22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will depart Cwmbran latter and divert via East Usk - arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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